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Baby is due in just over seven weeks (or sooner....the doctor keeps talking about a c-section because little girl seems to like the breech position  ) and I am planning on breast feeding.
I've been seeing all these "lists" on-line about "must haves" to feed. I'm a bit skeptical about all these things you just HAVE to have when in reality I'd get them and probably not use most of them!! 
Does anyone have any suggestions on exactly what (if anything) I MUST have. Or any other tips in general for breastfeeding? I've never done this before and want to make it as fruitful for both baby and I as I can and preparing before her birth seems to make sense to me!
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Hmmm, well, yes...the only things you must have are attached to your chest and you don't need to purchase because you already have them. 
Well, a few good nursing bras are very helpful (though woman all over the world feed babies just fine without having those )
Seriously, everything else is optional, unless you are going to be experiencing regular separations from baby then you could use a good pump (and a few bottles, etc.) . Some may suggest a pump even if you aren't going to be having separations, but is it needed to breastfeed - no.
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I'm no expert, only had one baby to bf. I never looked into any 'must haves' so not sure what's on the lists. The only thing I used initially to help was a standard pillow for a few weeks and I found a ring sling helpful so I could walk around while bf-ing if needed as baby wanted bf almost continually when new born 
I found these sites useful La Leche League and Kelly Mom
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Jen,
I know exactly what you mean! There are so many others here with so much valuable experience breastfeeding. I'm hoping they'll chime in so you can compare notes.
Here's my 2 cents....
After nursing 4, my go-to's time and time again are:
:: A good pillow. You can find all sorts of breastfeeding pillows, but in the end, I just grab something handy to stuff under my elbow when they're little - usually a soft bed pillow I can squish when they're little bitty. I use a rolled up towel when I'm in my rocking chair because a pillow is too much. Anyway, I'm hoping someone might chime in here with some specific C-section support pillow-wise. I know if you do have one, it will be extremely important to keep baby off your scar for awhile as it will be EXTREMELY tender, but there are other position like football hold that will be just fine. Plus, I like holding baby way up high across my chest when they're tiny.
:: One nice and large breastfeeding blanket for a cover for breastfeeding while out. I've tried drapes and swaddling blankets and was disappointed in all of them for various reasons...either there was too much to try to wrangle with, or the blanket was too small and baby couldn't fit or easily pulled it off. I have found an absolute favorite and I'll sing its praises now!  My favorite nursing blanket is the Nova Natural Cotton Play Cloth!!!!!!!! Reasons I love this nursing drape:
*** All cotton - a nice, soft, breathable, lightweight cotton.
*** It is lightweight enough not to be super HOT during the summer months.
*** Coverage - it is extremely large!! In fact, it's large enough that I fold mine in half. I've used mine from newborn to toddler. I LOVE that at the toddler stage of, "let me grab the blanket and yank it back so I can wave to everyone in Church whilst I continue on with my favorite pastime!" I can have a good portion of the blanket tucked over my shoulder behind me and leaning on it, while the other half of the blanket is secure under my other arm (held snug against me). It makes a huge difference! Also, I love that at the newborn stage I'm not struggling to have enough blanket for coverage. We're still finding our way together, and I just grab and drape and know that there is plenty of coverage.
*** I know it is expensive, but I bought only one and use it throughout my entire nursing relationship. It washes and holds up extremely well
*** PLUS....it's a perfect lovey and has a life after nursing...it becomes a play tent or big play drape as it was intended!
So, those are the two things I find nice and helpful for nursing. And, really, those two aren't totally necessary, they're just nice to have...icing on the cake you might say.
I'm praying for you and this little one!
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My first was a C-Section and I did find a nursing pillow to be helpful. But my baby was in the hospital for awhile and by the time we brought him home I was feeling better myself so I never really used it at home. We do have a boppy but it hardly gets used. The one real benefit is that it allows you to nurse a little baby at the dinner table and then eat somewhat hands-free. As for shielding a C-section scar, a squishier pillow is nicer. The hospital had a selection in the NICU and I always gravitated towards a long poly-fill pillow (is that the right word--those tiny little foam pieces?). It was more flexible and conformable to my specific needs in different positions.
More important than a pillow and achieving almost the same purpose (that of elevating the baby and your arms) is a stool. If you can get your feet up off the ground even six inches while nursing you will be much more comfortable. Slanted nursing stools are good but you could also just get a simple wooden step stool knowing that your little one will need one down the road anyway for hand-washing or helping in the kitchen .
I read every nursing book out there (well, not quite, but I read a lot!) before my baby was born and it was helpful but I still benefited from having a brief visit with the lactation consultant at the hospital. Check now to see if your hospital has one. Even if your baby has no problems it is just a confidence booster to have someone come by and say, "Hey--that's looks great. And here's another trick . . ." And if you do have any problems a lactation consultant is indispensable. If there is not one at the hospital you might do well to find a local chapter of La Leche League or just think of an experienced nursing mama you'd feel comfortable asking to stop by in those first days.
I do think it can be good to have one good nursing reference around. I like The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. I also like Dr. Sears' The Baby Book which is a great reference for everything and has a good breastfeeding section.
After three babies I have not needed nursing pads, special nursing clothes (just wear two-piece outfits) or a pump. If you really need a pump you will want a really good one. And those are expensive so I would wait to see if you need it before investing. If you have a birth emergency that necessitates pumping the hospital will have really good ones for you and they can be rented for a very good price.
I have gotten more self-conscious about nursing in public--partly due to the culture about where I'm living, I guess. I find a ring sling doubles as a nursing cover really well and is one less thing for me to carry around. But Jennifer's does sound really nice.
And, just as an aside . . . my second was still breech seven weeks before birth and she turned on her own. So don't fret too much about that. Happy nesting!
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Oh, golly...can I amend my post????
I found myself agreeing with so many of the ideas Susan offered!
SusanJ wrote:
| If you can get your feet up off the ground even six inches while nursing you will be much more comfortable. Slanted nursing stools are good but you could also just get a simple wooden step stool knowing that your little one will need one down the road anyway for hand-washing or helping in the kitchen . |
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I do use a slanted nursing stool and find it very comfortable while rocking and nursing. Not essential, but I have used mine with each baby consistently! So, I would consider it a worthwhile helper.
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I just wanted to underline this!!!! In fact, after my 4th there was an assumption in the hospital that I didn't need a lactation consultant anymore - remember 4 is a gigantic number of children in their minds...not here! I asked to see a lactation consultant anyway because I still benefit so much from their help, and it is nice to make a good contact in case any help is needed down the road like mastitis or a plugged duct.
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I love both of these books as well!
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I can't believe I forgot to mention my favorite nursing pads!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where is SuzanneG?????????????
Knowing that this is your first, I wouldn't purchase these until after the baby arrives and you can determine if you leak quite a bit or not - something like this might not be needed. I produce milk in ABUNDANCE and leak HEAVILY for a few months. Thanks to a thread here I found the most wonderful, amazing nursing pads!!! The Danish Wool Nursing Pads are amazing and were such a welcome addition to my nursing repertoire! They absorb a lot! Are easy to clean! Are NOT itchy! Do not encourage infection! Are very comfortable to wear! Appear natural under clothing - no big circle that is obvious under your shirt - I have the teardrop shape.
So...I feel very  that I just confused you with several more of my favorite nursing helpers!
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I'm a Boppy pillow fan. I was given two with my first, and I must say the second one has come in really handy, especially when we moved to a two-story home. But, I've never had a c-section so there may be a better option. (To be honest I've been curious about the contraption the Michelle Duggar uses to walk around and nurse her baby at the same time.)
Nursing pads and cloth diapers: I tend to get very full and leak a lot, and after my third I let my breasts leak at night onto a cloth diapers to relieve some of the pressure.
I bought a nursing cape from One Step Ahead with my third and absolutely loved. It was way more convenient than blankets for me, and it was a must have for getting through the tee-ball season with my oldest.
With my second baby I totally forgot the key rule to make sure that your newborn's chest/belly is lined up against yours and had all sorts of problems. (I was used to nursing an older child that can arrange themselves.) Definitely make use of the lactation consultant.
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Actually, I would put the most important thing (after the umm equipment you already have attached to you and a baby ) as..
Self Confidence
There are a lot of people out there that will try and raise doubts in your mind about if you can do it. There are those that will essentially scold you for breastfeeding (discretely!) in public but only if you look furtive and like you really shouldn't be doing what you're doing. And these people will get even more insistent when you are doubting yourself. Definately find people (here is good ) who will really support you and encourage you.. and tell those people your problems.. for those who are quick to discourage you.. only tell them the good things.
OK that said.. onto the equipment. The best part about breastfeeding is that there is so little that is essential.
pillow - this depends on your shape and size and how you hold the baby etc. Honestly, any of the pillows out there including the boppy etc are too high for me.. because of my general size.. shorter from shoulder to waist, larger bust etc. pretty much if I have my arm under baby's head, there is no room for a pillow between my arm and my lap.
a nursing cover.. depends on your clothes and how modest and your baby.. I have little ones that would fight with any sort of cover and make us way less than discrete because of that. A knit top that I can lift from the waist and have around baby's face and pulled down on either side of the baby.. doesn't show anything and since baby will be calm is more discrete than other options.
nursing bras - useful.. I find sports or leisure bras to be more comfortable (and cheaper!) and easy to use.. just lift up from the elastic chest band and pull back down when you're done.. no various latches and patches and whatall. But I don't need nursing pads.. those might make it harder to use, I don't know.
nursing pads.. as pointed out.. you may want to find out if you actually need them. I don't, and have fed 8 babies successfully. During the first week as milk comes in, maybe I could use them.. but I don't use a bra that first week or so until engorment subsides anyway.. and so I just use a burp cloth that's usually handy if I need something then. Once everything's established.. I don't need them.
and while it's not exactly nursing equipment. a baby sling is one of my highest priority items. Since when you breastfeed, especially at first until you find a rhythm, you and baby are always together.. it's much easier when you can tuck baby into the sling.. baby is held against you and happy and your hands are mostly free.. it's warmer for a winter baby, and it doesn't kill your wrist/arm/back by hauling the carseat around. I also find when I wear my baby say for grocery shopping, they'll tend to sleep through the whole thing rather than waking up and fussing in the carseat carrier.
People who comment on my sling.. like when we're at swim meets and such.. also usually comment on how quiet and happy the baby is.. if you're a baby what can be better than being held against mom where you can hear her breath and her heatbeat just like when you were in the womb, and you can get fed whenever needed. (It is possible to get a baby settled into a sling so that you can nurse hands free even while moving around) But I also notice women who aren't comfortable using it or try and get an older baby used to it have a more difficult time of it. And baby will settle faster if you're moving around right at first.
And your baby may also be a "barometer" for how you're reacting to any situation.. when you're tense baby may be tense, if you're relaxed baby may relax easier etc.
 so exciting and scary and wonderful... it'll be ok.. really
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My midwives required that I go to a La Leche League meeting before the baby was born. I'd recommend the same thing to you -- it is really nice to have them as a support if you need them! (You can always call them anyway -- they are there to help, but I really liked having met some of them beforehand. And it did help with the self-confidence too!)
(My first also ended up as a c-section and I did use the boppy pillow. It is worth working at nursing lying down on your side also.)
I'm praying for you (and for your baby to flip!)
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Nursing pillow: my favorite is "My Brest Friend", it attaches so you can walk around if you have to. It also has pockets. I could never get comfortable with a Boppy.
Good nursing bras: check out Mommy Gear, I love the Bravado it is so comfortable and comes with nursing pads!
Nursing cover:I prefer nursing shirts to a blanket. You can also get a belly cover that goes under your regular shirt so that when you lift up, your belly is covered. Much cheaper option. Mom4Life.com has a couple of styles and she gives part of her profits to a pregnancy center. There are also some really cute nursing covers that allow you to look at baby while nursing. This is good for babies who don't like to be discreet.
Lansinoh: for you for those first few days. I always end up sore during that first week or two.
A ring-sling or pouch: Makes it easy to nurse baby anytime, even while shopping, receiving Communion, etc. I love a Maya Wrap ring sling or a Hotsling for a little baby.
Phyto lacca decanga: a homeopathic for mastitis. Hopefully, you won't need it, but nothing works better.
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Some helpful things I have found, but would not consider them necesarry are good nursing bras - I have one that only fits me for the first month after birth. I do like a boppy pillow, but can do without. And the belly band works GREAT for keeping your belly covered when lifting up your shirt.
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Jen,
I would so agree with the Womanly Art of Breastfeeding and Dr. Sears Book.
I would highly recommend that you get that baby to your breast ASAP after your c-section. Most hospitals give you some slack with the c-section and the drugs and that is personal opinion as to how much pain medication to take BUT make sure you have an advocate for breastfeeding in your husband or other person with you in recovery. Try to room in with your baby, with a c-section that means that you need to have someone with you as much as possible to help get you the baby.
Put the baby to the breast as much as possible!!!!
Good nursing bras: I could not live without my Bravado bras but I have very large breasts that trying to nurse in a regular bra was just unrealistic. What ever you choose, NO UNDERWIRE!!!! It causes problems in most women with plugged ducts and such.
Try to get a meeting with a lactation consultant but be aware that not all may be line with your views (we had a very bad experience with a very liberal, pump so you can go back to work consultant who was appalled that I was staying at home with my kids). They do have very good, practical latching on advice that none of us can give you because we aren't there with you, sadly. You might want to try to get to a La Leche meeting in the area. I went to my first one when my oldest daughter was just 10 days old. (And met a 4real member IRL)
IMO: Getting a good start and good latch is key. And good for you for finding out in advance
Oh I just remembered something, if you don't want to invest in nursing tops, make sure the knit shirts have some sort of spandex. This saved my sanity. It only has to be 5% ( and 95% cotton) but then the shirt can go back to shape rather than constantly being stretched out: Some people could probably care less but I hated looking all disheveled all the time and this really helped!
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With our first 2 I was short stay at the hospital home in less then 24 hours. One of the benefits was a home health visit from a nurse. She was a a God send when we were home and nursing in my regular environment. Suggestions for good chairs bed positions etc rather different from the hospital bed environment Annie
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I would agree the Breastfriend pillow works better than the Boppy pillow. Which I suspect will help if you end up with a C section.
Find a supportive breastfeeding mom that you can sit and nurse with.
Most of all I needed sling or soft carrier to get my baby around with me. The Moby wrap is a good first baby carrier. And worth the money.
I agree with Bravado bras...or even going braless those first weeks as you cope with the discomfort of nursing for the first time. I wore my husbands Tshirts...just changed them every hour as we nursed.
You'll do great. it's a wonderful thing.
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Must haves in my book were:
-a sense of humor
-the ability to relax
-a dh who would help me get my rest
-learning to nurse lying down
-Boppy pillow
-sling for carrying. I couldn't nurse and walk with a baby in a sling. I did use it for privacy when they were 6 months old as they were so noesy then. I also used it was a blanket when it was chilly and a changing pad sometimes. That piece of cloth got some serious use!!
-good meals, by dh, or nice ladies who wanted to help out
-for my first baby, some nursing shirts. I found it easier and I was more confident nursing in public, with some Motherwear nursing shirts and dresses.
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I always do, too. Someone correct me, but I hear you can put Lansinoh on once or twice a day for the last two weeks of pregnancy and this will help with the initial soreness. I plan to try it this pregnancy.
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Oh my goodness, you are pregnant with your first baby! How exciting!
I haven't read all the replies. There are no major necessities, so I'd say it depends on budget. Some nice to haves have been...
---comfy bras. I love "sleep bras", very soft and stretchy, very comfy during those early days of engorgement. Not a lot of support, but I am "well endowed" and they are fine for me to wear around the house for sure. I haven't found nursing clothes to be a necessity,,in fact, I find the openings on most to be irritating. I prefer long-ish shirts that I can lift up and still have enough shirt to cover up with.
---Lanisoh ointment. Perfect for soreness. It's a bit pricey, you can buy it in the baby section at walmart, but a tube lasts forever.
---LLL meetings. At least your first baby!
---hmm. That's all I got. Nursing pads, but I only need these in the beginning, and I find them really irritating, they slip all over the place. OH, I know...one of those curved nursing pillows, those are nice. I got mine at a consignment store with my last baby and found it to be really nice to have in the little baby stage.
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Oh my goodness thank you so much for all your replies!! I've read quickly through them all and will be back hopefully tomorrow to comment more. You all are such a wonderful support and encouragment! Thank you!!
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In person breastfeeding support is essential, and finding someone to help you problem solve any nursing difficulties (LLL/ABA/LC, but just as easily the right person at the right time. With number one, my mum was loath to give me too many pointers, because she could see that every midwife was telling me something different, Puggle was asleep when the LC came to see me. When I went to see her it felt hurried and helped _briefly_, but I was still having difficulties. In the end, after six weeks my mum 'insisted' I visit my aunt's when my cousin was there—nursing her 14 month old. She gave me a couple of pointers and it just _worked_. So, the right person at the right time:-) )
Somewhere comfortable to sit upright. Our couch is really comfortable, but the seat is really to deep for me to sit upright... but adding a couple of cushions rights the situation.
A step—I used a couple of telephone directories:-)
Water:-) I tried to fill up a bottle and leave it by my nursing chair so it was ready to go. When baby cried, I'd add a snack (when I remembered) and a phone (ours is cordless). Then I'd get him, change his nappy and feed him—and I didn't have to worry that I'd forgotten anything:-) I also set up a music stand, with a book on it. He used to feed for a _long_ time, and it gave me something else to do... I could only stare at hime _so_ long:-)
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Oh, yeah! Get out those books that you've been meaning to read. I usually can get through two good books in the first weeks postpartum--even now when I have other kids to nurse. And it helps you get all the rest you need if you have a really gripping book to keep you lying around as much as possible :)
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